- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Youth Development Programs
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Enjoy participating in Yoga and Mindful Movement for overall physical and mental well-being
Avery Kelley
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Dedicated school psychologist cultivating thriving environments. Proven leader increasing student engagement by 30%. Expert in child development and intervention strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
McMinn County Schools
Athens, TN
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Department - Complex Behavior Support
- Received Referrals for District-Level Support from Special Education Consulting Teachers at each School
- Completed direct assessments of environment and determined behavior(s) most impeding student success, as well as any necessary intervention modification/adaptions and methods for ongoing data collection.
- Conducted or Consulted/Collaborated with External BCBAs to complete Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), and as appropriate, develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Provided Comprehensive School Psychological Services at Niota Elementary (less than 500 students PreK - 8th grade).
- Attended RTI Tier I/II review meetings and collaborated with Tier III Interventionist for individual-student data-based decision making for instructional planning and/or referral for initial evaluation to determine special education eligibility under the Specific Learning Disability classification.
- Provided behavioral de-escalation and crisis intervention support, ensuring a safe environment for students experiencing significant emotional distress.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Conducted comprehensive initial and triennial psychoeducational evaluations.
Provided Traditional School Psychological Services at Central High School (approximately 500 students 9th - 12th grade).
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations when school-based IEP teams determined additional data was needed for program planning purposes or determine eligibility.
- Participated in IEP team meetings when discussing Change of Placement/Least Restrictive Environment, Manifestation Determination Reviews, Re-Entry from Inpatient/Residential Settings, or other High-Stakes Decisions.
Certified Behavior Technician
Aimstar Learning
Maple Valley, WA
08.2019 - 06.2021
Provided 1:1 direct ABA services to clients, implementing skill acquisition interventions and behavior reduction interventions developed and overseen by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
- Precision Teaching (to including basic math and basic reading targets)
- Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Naturalistic Environment Teaching (NET)
- Social Thinking and Social Skills Training
- Functional Communication Training
- Skills-Based Treatment
Education
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA07.2019
Skills
- Behavioral assessment
- Response to intervention
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Autism spectrum support
- Resource advocacy
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Behavior modification
- Response to intervention training
- Social-emotional learning
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Learning disability identification
- Restorative justice practices
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Evidence-based practices
- School-wide prevention programs
- Intervention planning
- Solutions-focused
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Academic intervention strategies
- Functional behavior assessments
- Positive behavior supports
- Community outreach
- 504 plans
Affiliations
National Association of School Psychologists
Washington Association of School Psychologists
Tennessee Association of School Psychologists
Council for Exceptional Children
Certification
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
- Licensed School Psychologist (Tennessee & Washington)
Interests
Timeline
School Psychologist
McMinn County Schools
07.2024 - Current
Certified Behavior Technician
Aimstar Learning
08.2019 - 06.2021
Central Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Central Washington University
Graduate Assistantship, Practicum, and Internship Experiences
School-Based Practicum Placement
Reading Intervention Clinic Practicum Placement
Practicum
Central Washington University Counseling Clinic - Graduate Assistantship (September - December 2022)
- Developed basic counseling skills and techniques
- Observed individual counseling sessions and attended weekly case consultation sessions
- Received weekly supervision from licensed clinical psychologist, as well as weekly supervision from doctoral intern.
Practicum Experiences
Yakima School District
- School-Based Applications of Behavioral Assessment and Intervention
- Autism Evaluation and Identification
- Evaluations for Students with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Determining Whether Specially Designed Instruction is Required.
- Evaluations of English Language Learners
- Awareness of Cultural Factors and Lived Experiences of Marginalized Student Populations